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Job Title:  Transport Assistant (3) (3 Fresher NGO Jobs) 

Organisation: Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)

Duty Station: Kalangala 1, Lyantonde 1, and Mpigi 1, Uganda

About the Company:

Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an independently governed institute within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University and has the mission “To strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.” IDI has operations across Uganda as well as in a number of other African countries and has a staffing of over 1,000 managing multiple projects in research, clinical services, public health and training.

Job Summary:   The transport assistant will support provision of safe and reliable transportation for project staff ,visitors and project materials, keep project vehicle/s in good mechanical and functional condition, ensures compliance with all vehicle-related legal and institutional /management requirements

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for project staff and partners/visitors including but not confined to travel within project sites and all other locations as may be required
• To transport project materials and supplies to various destinations as required by authorised staff for project business
• To keep the project vehicle in good mechanical and functional condition including but not limited to regular fueling, servicing and cleaning of the interior and exterior.
• To perform regular preventive maintenance and minor repairs where possible
• To ensure that all required documentation for administrative use such as mileage, fuel usage and trip authorization tracking information is kept up to date at all times in the prescribed manner
• To ensure that all legal, institutional and municipal requirements and dues are met in good time and/or regularly renewed e.g Third party and Comprehensive Insurance, Parking fees, Registration and licences, etc.
• To ensure that all reasonable measures are taken to protect the project vehicle from theft or damage
• To run general errands and assume other duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure the sound functioning of the office and achievement of project goals

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with a credit in English
• Knowledge of current traffic rules and regulations
• Basic knowledge of vehicle operation and associated mechanics
• Familiarity with the lay-out and location of key facilities in the project area
• Physical ability, flexibility and willingness to drive for long hours and occasionally over the weekends and/or holidays
• Ability to communicate competently and understand instructions in English and in common local language/s
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to understand and adhere to company vehicle policies and competently complete vehicle-related documentation
• Knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics
• Ability to work in a team of different Technical Supervisory Teams in a respectful way

How to Apply:
All interested candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 30th October 2024

NB: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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